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Jeff Smith MP: speeches 2026

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  • 5 Mar 2026 · Digital ID Scheme: Public consultation · Hansard source
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    10. What steps he plans to take to consult the public on the design of the digital ID scheme.

  • 5 Mar 2026 · Topical Questions · Hansard source
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    T4. The Government deal with a huge number of arm’s length public bodies of variable value and success. What progress are Ministers making on tackling the number and effectiveness of arm’s length public bodies?

  • 5 Mar 2026 · Business of the House · Hansard source
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    Sixteen banks have closed in Manchester Withington in the last five years, and the impending closure of the NatWest in Chorlton and the Halifax in Didsbury means there will be just one bank left in my constituency. Most of us bank online nowadays, but individuals and businesses still need to access local services. I do think there are questions about whether the proposed number of banking hubs is sufficient and whether the criteria are correct. It is good that a Westminster Hall debate on banking services has been scheduled, but can I ask the Leader of the House for a debate in Government time on the specific issue of banking hubs?

  • 22 Jan 2026 · Infected Blood Compensation Scheme · Hansard source
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    11. What recent progress he has made on the delivery of the infected blood compensation scheme.

  • 22 Jan 2026 · Infected Blood Compensation Scheme · Hansard source
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    I have a number of constituents affected by the infected blood scandal. Justice for them and for the other victims is long overdue, so I am pleased that the Government are making progress on this issue. May I ask how many interim £100,000 payments have been made to date to the estates of people who have sadly passed away?

  • 20 Jan 2026 · Topical Questions · Hansard source
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    T7. It will be impossible to get the necessary aid into Gaza until the Rafah crossing is fully open. Will the Minister update us on progress in trying to persuade the Netanyahu Government to do the right thing and open the Rafah crossing?

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